Frequently asked questions.
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Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic is a specialty within the chiropractic field. The Atlas Orthogonal system uses a gentle, low-force method to correct the alignment of the atlas, the top vertebra in the spine, helping restore proper structural balance and reduce nervous system interference.
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An Atlas Orthogonist is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with four or more years of chiropractic education and additional postgraduate training in this specialized field. Dr. Perrino, DC earned postgraduate board certification in the Atlas Orthogonal technique from the Sweat Institute for Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic in Atlanta, Georgia. The focus is on the precise alignment of the atlas vertebra, the top bone in the spine, which plays a key role in balance and nervous system function. Using the Atlas Orthogonal percussion instrument, the doctor delivers a gentle, light-force adjustment designed to restore proper alignment without twisting, cracking, or popping. This method gives patients access to a highly specialized, low-force approach to care.
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One of the most obvious differences is the gentle way in which an Atlas Orthogonist works. Twisting or cracking manipulation of the neck is not part of this technique. The Atlas Orthogonist's methods use such light touches to the affected area that patients who expect a forceful manipulation often find it hard to believe anything has been done, until they notice how comfortable the visit was compared to what they expected. The Atlas Orthogonal treatment requires specific X-rays, which are used to calculate precise vectors that are then programmed into an Atlas Orthogonal adjusting table. Post-adjustment X-rays are taken after the first correction to check alignment.
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The Atlas Orthogonal spinal correction is designed to be gentle, and most patients report feeling little to no discomfort. Because of the precise X-ray analysis and percussion adjustment, a correction can be made without any forceful jerking or twisting movements.
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Mild soreness, temporary stiffness, or tiredness in the day or two after a correction is common and usually settles on its own. Please tell us about any changes you notice so we can adjust your care.
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It depends on the body and the situation. The accuracy of the procedure tends to afford the patient longer-lasting effects. The atlas can shift out of alignment again over time, but many patients find they need fewer follow-up visits than they initially expected. The goal of Atlas Orthogonal care is simple, gentle correction that supports lasting comfort and fewer office visits over time.
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Patients often ask what holds the spine in place once it has been corrected. When the head and neck have been repositioned toward their natural alignment, the body can begin to regain its normal balance and relationship to gravity. This may help release tension held by the body from its previously compensated position, allowing a more stable structure that functions more freely. This, along with specific instructions about body position, movement, and a simple routine of therapeutic stretching exercises, can help the correction hold for weeks, months, and sometimes even years.
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The treatment is decided upon after a thorough evaluation of the patient’s symptoms and prior health history. Combining that information with the results of any orthopedic, neurological chiropractic examination, leg measurements, and X-ray studies, the doctor is able to pinpoint accurately the source of the problem and decide upon the best plan of health care.
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